Synophthalmia: a case report.
A case of synophthalmia is discussed, and the literature is reviewed. The condition is caused by a suppression of the midline structures of the brain stem, but the original insult to the brain is not known.
D001921:Brain / Q000002:abnormalities; D005123:Eye / Q000473:pathology; D005124:Eye Abnormalities; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009915:Orbit / Q000002:abnormalities*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000150:complications